The Lagos Airport Hotel Limited on Tuesday held a public lecture to commemorate its 80th anniversary.
Princess Olufunke Olugboji, Chairperson, Board of Directors of Lagos Airport Hotel Ltd., during the public lecture in Lagos said it had been years of exceptional service delivery.
The programme had the theme: “Culture, Tourism, and Hospitality as agents of Economic Growth in the South-West Region”.
According to reports, the Lagos Airport Hotel is a subsidiary of Odu’a Investment Company Ltd., owned by the six south-west states of Oyo, Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Lagos.
Olugboji said with 277 comfortable rooms within three major blocks and a monarchial suite, the hotel was popular for its location on over 10 acres of land with a standard hospitality setting.
“I am very delighted to celebrate the Lagos Airport Hotel Limited – one of the legacies left behind by the founding fathers of the Yoruba race.
“The sun is still showing its face at 80, with thanks to the Almighty God, many hotels have come and gone, many businesses and their owners are already forgotten.
“Our hotel is still standing and providing exceptional hospitality services to its numerous clients.
“The owners are happy to see the company grow, the clients want to identify with the greatness of the hotel and the staff are very proud to say that they are part of this celebration of greatness.
“We started with five lettable rooms and has grown over 80 years of doing the same business through the resourcefulness, creativity, and innovation of its handlers,” she said.
“There should be a collaborative effort among all stakeholders to improve the image and brand of the country while efforts should be sustained to inculcate in the people’s psyche the national ethics and ethos,” he said.
This, he said would lead to positive national transformation.
According to him, the nation must not only sustain but must continue to improve its partnership with other countries and international organisations like World Trade Organisation (WTO).
He said this was to promote international understanding, cooperation and position the country as strategic partner in the global economic parlance.
Mrs Folashade Awe, acting General Manager, Lagos Airport Hotel, said “This is a hotel that has defied all odds to remain standing and continue to provide exceptional 80 years of hospitality services to its numerous customers.
“It deserves an accolade and is worthy of celebration,” she said. (NAN)
